Green Carpet Moth (Colostygia pectinataria)
When freshly emerged like the photo above, the green colour of the forewing, combined with the wing markings, help to distinguish this moth from most others. This green colour fades to yellowish, whitish or even pinkish white with age. Widely distributed over England, Wales, Scotland, including the Hebrides and Orkney, and Ireland. Also found on Read More …